Iron Eagle Bar and Grill

9371 Hwy 78 W, Okeechobee, FL 34974

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Nov 3, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Iron Eagle Bar and Grill five times, with records going back to 2024. Iron Eagle Bar and Grill was last inspected on Nov 3, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

Across the inspection history, “time/temperature control for safety food thawed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which Iron Eagle Bar and Grill's 74 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 3, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Thawed chicken and roast beef removed from thawing on 11/2. Operator marked correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-08-5

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-09-4

Basic - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface: wood cutting board. Operator removed from service. **Corrected On-Site**

14-25-5

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit in portable freezer unit outside.

05-09-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Sliced ham left out to thaw. Operator removed and stored in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

06-01-5

Jul 7, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Jason Elliot per operator has been manager since April.

53A-04-6

Basic - Red onions stored on floor in walk in cooler. Operator removed and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Soup in zip lock left out to thaw, at 31 F per operator. Operator removed and thawed in running water. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

06-01-5

Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched : forks at triple sink. Operator removed and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**

25-02-4

Dec 4, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Aug 7, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation: Potato salad and tuna salad made on site 7 /26 and 7/30 respectively . Operator voluntarily discarded. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-01-5

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Potato salad and tuna salad made on site 7 /26 and 7/30 respectively . Operator voluntarily discarded. **Corrected On-Site**

01B-24-5

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. T.L. Alison certificate. Operator will have new certification. **Corrective Action Taken**

53B-03-5

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. New dry storage area ceiling not smooth easily cleanable.

36-37-5

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bread stored incorrectly on floor. Operator removed and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-47-4

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook wearing bracelets.

13-07-4

May 30, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over bread. Operator removed eggs and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator signed form and will have all other employees sign. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Basic - Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment at kitchen hand washing sink. Operator placed at location. **Corrected On-Site**

33-06-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Iron Eagle Bar and Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Iron Eagle Bar and Grill on file is from Nov 3, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Iron Eagle Bar and Grill?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food thawed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Iron Eagle Bar and Grill.

How does Iron Eagle Bar and Grill compare to other restaurants in Okeechobee?

Iron Eagle Bar and Grill most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Okeechobee average of 81.

Has Iron Eagle Bar and Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Iron Eagle Bar and Grill have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Iron Eagle Bar and Grill means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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